Category: Microsoft Dynamics GP

A WEBINAR BY LOGAN CONSULTING... Curious About Your Options When It’s Time to Upgrade from Your Current Version of Dynamics GP? Date: Wednesday, March 13th, 2019 Time: 10:00AM-11:00AM CDT Description: Are you curious about your options when it’s time to upgrade Microsoft Dynamics GP? This webinar on Dynamics GP and Business Central will demonstrate the next steps to take and options you have when it’s time to move from your...

Manufacturing organizations focus mostly on speed, price, and quality when managing their business. Although those few words sound simple, managing and prioritizing those needs can become an intimidating task. If your manufacturing business functions on a made to order (MTO), made to stock (MTS), or discrete basis, Microsoft Dynamics GP could be a great fit for you. Dynamics GP can help you to build your business by lowering your costs,...

In prior articles, Logan Consulting discussed its focus on data approvals by the business prior to go-live events. It is also important to follow a formal standard of seeking approval from a project Steering Committee for the Go-Live. Logan Consulting recommends a minimum of two formal meetings with the Steering Committee prior to Go-Live. The first meeting should be held after the final Conference Room Pilot (CRP) and the second...

As a Chicago based Microsoft Dynamics GP reseller we are always interested in Microsoft’s direction with Dynamics GP. Certainly, our clients are equally interested in our insights on this topic as we work with Dynamics GP as well as the new Microsoft Dynamics 365 applications.  So, what does Microsoft’s heavy investment in Dynamics 365 Business Central mean for the future of Dynamics GP? Our Thoughts Microsoft’s direction on Dynamics GP,...

Many companies companies today are trying to determine when they should migrate from Dynamics GP to Business Central. Others are asking if they even need to move to Business Central. In our last blog we reviewed the Dynamics GP vs. Dynamics 365 Business Central.  As a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Partner we want to continue to inform people about Dynamics GP and Business Central. So in this blog we...

Companies on a daily basis deal with large numbers of transactions which can cause lots of ins and outs within the company. This can make managing a company more complex which can cause lots of strain on upper-level management. In today’s day of electronic transactions, it can make it difficult to trust entries and cashing of checks.  Therefore, many Cash Management departments of Banks came out with an automated fraud...

Over the last several years Microsoft has begun and continues to drive a major push to the cloud so the question is Dynamics GP vs. Dynamics 365 Business Central which is better.  Microsoft's push to the cloud is especially true in the ERP and Accounting Software space as Microsoft has released their Dynamics 365 Business Central solution. Business Central is primarily a cloud-based solution though it can be licensed on-premises. ...

An ERP system is a very viable investment for any organization; big or small. Deciding to implement an ERP system, like Microsoft Dynamics GP, can cultivate many questions for you. There are tons of different options and finding the right solution for your organization can be quite the process. Any company can benefit from an ERP system by providing your organization insight on future trends, streamlining your supply chain, and...

For those of us in the market for a new ERP system, I'm sure you've come across the question of whether or not NetSuite or Microsoft Dynamics GP is the better option. While both of these ERP solutions are relatively similar and have developed quite the loyal following in their respective communities, there are a few major differences to consider depending on what exactly your organization's goals are with a new ERP implementation project. Your Chicago...

Supply and demand is often one of the most prominent challenges for manufacturing companies, but with an ERP system like Microsoft Dynamics GP, businesses can develop positive relationships with consumers through an integrated system. Accuracy is a crucial aspect of supply chain management and it is critical to supply consumers with products they want and deliver these products when they need them. So exactly how does Dynamics GP benefit your...